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It's Roundup Time!

Be still my heart. My baby is headed to kindergarten. I have to say I handled it much better than I did with Evan. At least I was able to fill out the correct name on the registration papers. I know Chloe will do great and will love school. I think that makes it easier for me, too. I don't have any doubt she is ready and will do just great! I love this girl!

Days Are Fleeting, Memories Are Forever

Prom Day

 It's hard to believe that sweet Taylor is off to her prom!

Love Evan's face here.

Pretty Princess at Play

Chloe is actually not that much of a girly-girl a lot of times. She kind of takes pride in her brother calling her a tom boy and her playing war with him, super heroes, and nerf gun fights. So, when she decides to dress like a princess and actually play with her doll house, I must document it!

What Did You Learn Today?

So, the night before the first day of kindergarten I read Chloe a book about the first day of kindergarten. I carefully tucked her in and kissed her good night. And then she asked me a question:

"What will I do in kindergarten?"

I figured she was feeling a little nervous, so I assured her it would be so much fun. They would sing songs, and paint, and color. They would learn their letters and the sounds they make. They would learn their numbers and how to count. They would learn to read words and then sentences, and finally books. They would learn to add and subtract."

To my surprise, she burst into tears. "What's wrong?" I asked anxiously, surprised by her reaction.

She wailed, "I already know all of that! I won't learn anything new!"

Knowing she was prone to drama at bedtime anyway, I just assured her she would learn new things and told her to go to sleep.

Well, today she came home from school, very excited.

Chloe: Did you know that a caterpillar sheds its skin every 4-5 days?

Me: No, I didn't.

Chloe: Yup, it outgrows it.Turns out there are things to learn at school that I don't already know."

Days Are Fleeting, Memories Are Forever- March